Auction Results

Prices include buyer's premium.

Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November
Sale
37
Auction total
$3,689,820
74% sold by volume
100% sold by value


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Lot 1
$192,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
1

BRONWYN OLIVER

(1959 - 2006)
BLOOM, 1998

copper

130.0 cm diameter

Estimate: 
$150,000 - 200,000
Sold for $192,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 2
$156,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
2

BRONWYN OLIVER

(1959 - 2006)
INSCRIPTION, 2000

copper

245.0 cm length

Estimate: 
$140,000 - 180,000
Sold for $156,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 3
$78,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
3

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL

born 1960
BERRY ISLAND, 1992

hand painted and incised woodblock

92.0 x 122.0 cm

Estimate: 
$45,000 - 60,000
Sold for $78,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 4
$60,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
4

NARELLE JUBELIN

born 1960
DOMAIN ROAD & ENVIRONS: A DISTANCED VIEW, 1986-87

panel 2 of 7 from Remembrance of things past lays bare the plans for destiny, 1986-87
cotton petit point embroidery on silk mesh, and hand-cut wood-veneer panel mount in a found English cedar frame

21.5 x 100.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: "The Domain Rd & environs; a distanced view" / "Marks on the Land" series / Narelle Jubelin 1987

Estimate: 
$50,000 - 70,000
Sold for $60,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 5
$204,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
5

DEL KATHRYN BARTON

born 1972
SATELLITE FADE-OUT 2, 2011

synthetic polymer paint, gouache, watercolour and ink on polyester canvas

160.0 x 140.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed lower right: satellite fade-out 2. / del kathryn barton / – 2011 –
signed, dated and inscribed verso: del kathryn barton / 2011 / ... title – satellite fade-out #2

Estimate: 
$80,000 - 120,000
Sold for $204,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 6
$78,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
6

DEL KATHRYN BARTON

born 1972
GIRL #9, 2004

synthetic polymer paint, gouache, watercolour and ink on polyester canvas

120.0 x 86.0 cm

signed and dated lower centre: del kathryn barton – 2004 –
signed, dated and inscribed verso: “girl #9” del kathryn barton 2004

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 50,000
Sold for $78,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 7
$168,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
7

HOWARD ARKLEY

(1951 - 1999)
SHADOW FACTORIES, 1989

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

175.5 x 134.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: Howard ARKLEY / Shadow Factories / 1989 ... / Howard Arkley

Estimate: 
$100,000 - 150,000
Sold for $168,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 8
Private sale
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
8

DALE FRANK

born 1959
HER SMALL HAIRLESS CHIHUAHUA 'CHIGOES' CONSTANTLY SHIVERED EVEN IN THE PEAK OF SUMMER. WHY DON'T YOU GET THAT DAMN DOG A JACKET, SAID A RECENT ARTIST TO HER STABLE, 2006

varnish on canvas

200.0 x 200.0 cm

signed and dated twice verso: Dale Frank 2006

Private sale
Lot 9
$492,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
9

YAYOI KUSAMA

born 1929, Japanese
INFINITY DOTS (HRT), 2001

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

162.0 x 130.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: Yayoi Kusama / 2001 / [Japanese script] DOTS / (HRT)

Estimate: 
$200,000 - 300,000
Sold for $492,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 10
$42,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
10

YINKA SHONIBARE

born 1962, British/Nigerian
NELSON'S SHIP IN A BOTTLE, 2007

plastic, Dutch wax printed cotton textile, cork, acrylic and glass bottle

41.0 x 65.0 x 38.0 cm
height including plinth: 86.0 cm

edition of 9
Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $42,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 11
$42,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
11

WILLIAM KENTRIDGE

born 1955, South African
TELEPHONE LADY, 2000

linocut on stretched canvas

205.0 x 101.0 cm

edition: 3/9

signed and numbered verso: 3/9 / WKentridge

Estimate: 
$38,000 - 48,000
Sold for $42,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 12
$192,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
12

LLOYD REES

(1895 - 1988)
NEAR ORANGE, 1952

oil on canvas

68.0 x 102.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: L REES / 52

Estimate: 
$120,000 - 160,000
Sold for $192,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 13
$504,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
13

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 - 1992)
SYDNEY HARBOUR IN THE RAIN, 1976

oil and mixed media on canvas and Perspex

71.5 x 76.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed lower right: oil sketch of Sydney Harbour in the Rain brett whiteley Oct / 27/76

Estimate: 
$350,000 - 450,000
Sold for $504,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 14
$444,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
14

JEFFREY SMART

(1921 - 2013)
OSTIA, 1969-70

oil on canvas

66.0 x 100.0 cm

signed lower left: JEFFREY SMART
inscribed verso: OSTIA

Estimate: 
$350,000 - 450,000
Sold for $444,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 15
-
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
15

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 - 1982)
ONE TREE HILL, 1968

oil on canvas

101.5 x 112.0 cm

signed lower left: Fred Williams

Estimate: 
$350,000 - 450,000
Lot 16
-
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
16

WILLIAM ROBINSON

born 1936
NIMBIN ROCKS IN FOG, 1996

oil on canvas

137.5 x 183.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: William Robinson 96
inscribed verso: NIMBIN ROCKS IN FOG

Estimate: 
$150,000 - 200,000
Lot 17
$156,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
17

ARTHUR STREETON

(1867 - 1943)
SIRIUS, ATHOL AND ROSE BAY, 1907

oil on wood panel

12.5 x 61.0 cm

Estimate: 
$100,000 - 150,000
Sold for $156,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 17A
$90,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
17A

CLARICE BECKETT

(1887 - 1935)
TI-TREE AT EVENING (BEAUMARIS), c.1932

oil on canvas on board

28.5 x 50.5 cm

inscribed verso: 41

Estimate: 
ESTIMATE: $30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $90,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 18
$33,600
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
18

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 - 1969)
A PENSIVE MOOD, c.1935

oil on canvas

53.5 x 66.5 cm

signed lower right: NORMAN LINDSAY
inscribed verso: 448 / A PENSIVE MOOD. / NORMAN. LINDSAY.

Estimate: 
$35,000 - 45,000
Sold for $33,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 19
-
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
19

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
SHEEP GRAZING, ROSEBUD, 1938

oil on cotton gauze on composition board

55.0 x 64.0 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd
signed, dated and inscribed verso: Arthur Boyd / “Sheep grazing” / 1938

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
Lot 20
$60,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
20

ERIC THAKE

(1904 - 1982)
SELF PORTRAIT IN A BROKEN SHAVING MIRROR, 1945

gouache on paper

36.0 x 30.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Eric Thake 1945

Estimate: 
$25,000 - 35,000
Sold for $60,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 21
$36,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
21

LYNDON DADSWELL

(1908 - 1986)
MAQUETTE FOR'FIGURE GROUP', 1954, cast 1986

bronze

48.5 x 21.5 x 16.0 cm

edition: 1/5

bears signature and edition number at base: L.DADSWELL 1/5
bears inscription inside base: Crawfords Casting 86

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $36,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 22
$36,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
22

WEAVER HAWKINS

(1893 - 1977)
DOMESTIC INTERIOR, 1956

oil on board

55.0 x 75.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Raokin '56
‘Ball Game' verso

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
Sold for $36,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 23
-
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
23

FRED WILLIAMS

(1927 - 1982)
FALLEN TREE, SHERBROOKE, 1959

gouache and watercolour on paper on board

37.5 x 52.5 cm

signed lower right: Fred Williams
inscribed verso: No 1063 ... FRED WILLIAMS SAPLINGS

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000
Lot 24
$60,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
24

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
WATERHOLE AND RAM, c.1981

oil on canvas on composition board

86.5 x 58.5 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$55,000 - 75,000
Sold for $60,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 25
$66,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
25

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
WIMMERA LANDSCAPE, c.1970s

oil on canvas

90.0 x 120.5 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Estimate: 
$60,000 - 80,000
Sold for $66,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 26
$44,400
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
26

RAY CROOKE

(1922 - 2015)
ISLANDERS, c.1965

oil on canvas on composition board

76.0 x 101.5 cm

signed lower left: R Crooke

Estimate: 
$20,000 - 30,000
Sold for $44,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 27
Private sale
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
27

ARTHUR BOYD

(1920 - 1999)
LOVERS AND CROWS, c.1966

oil on composition board

50.5 x 63.5 cm

signed lower right: Arthur Boyd

Private sale
Lot 28
$22,800
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
28

JOHN PASSMORE

(1904 - 1984)
LANDSCAPE WITH NUDE, 1940

oil on canvas

58.5 x 46.0 cm

signed lower right: JP

Estimate: 
$14,000 - 18,000
Sold for $22,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 29
$13,200
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
29

GODFREY MILLER

(1893 - 1964)
TREES, MOUNTAIN AND THE MOON, 1963-64

oil on canvas

47.5 x 64.5 cm

signed by executors on label verso: Lewis Miller, John Henshaw and John Kaplan, 8 July 1965

Estimate: 
$12,000 - 18,000
Sold for $13,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 30
$20,400
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
30

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 - 1992)
THE HILL, c.1960

oil, gouache and pencil on card on board

36.0 x 52.0 cm

signed and inscribed verso: “THE HILL” / FOR S.A. / Brett Whiteley

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 24,000
Sold for $20,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 31
$33,600
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
31

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 - 1992)
LOVERS, c.1965

charcoal on paper

76.0 x 55.0 cm each (sheet)

sheet 2 inscribed lower centre: [Chinese characters] LOVE?
each numbered lower centre: 1, 2, 3

Estimate: 
$30,000 - 40,000 (3)
Sold for $33,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 32
$15,600
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
32

SIDNEY NOLAN

(1917 - 1992)
NED KELLY, 1956

wax crayon on paper

30.0 x 25.0 cm

signed with initial, dated and inscribed verso: Ischia / 13-7-56. / N.

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $15,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 33
-
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
33

JOHN BRACK

(1920 - 1999)
STUDY FOR 'THE MERTZ NUDE', 1965

conté on paper

48.5 x 65.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: John Brack 65

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Lot 34
$19,200
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
34

CLEMENT MEADMORE

(1929 - 2005)
UNTITLED, c.1962

welded steel on a marble base

43.0 x 50.0 x 27.0 cm

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 24,000
Sold for $19,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 35
$18,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
35

CLEMENT MEADMORE

(1929 - 2005)
LUSH LIFE, 1995

bronze

18.5 x 26.0 x 21.0 cm

edition: 3/8

signed, dated and numbered at base: Meadmore 1995 3/8
inscribed on base: ART

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $18,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 36
$7,200
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
36

ROBERT OWEN

born 1937
STUDY FOR AXIOM #1, 1999

painted steel

66.5 x 82.5 x 35.0 cm

Estimate: 
$6,500 - 8,500
Sold for $7,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 37
$31,200
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
37

MICHAEL JOHNSON

born 1938
PALISADE RIDDLE, 2001

oil on canvas

152.5 x 122.0 cm

bears artist's name, title and dated 2001 on gallery label verso

Estimate: 
$18,000 - 25,000
Sold for $31,200 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 38
$72,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
38

BRONWYN OLIVER

(1959 - 2006)
REEL, 1998

copper

52.0 cm diameter

Estimate: 
$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for $72,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 39
$6,480
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
39

NOEL McKENNA

born 1956
WHITE CAT, 2004

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

60.0 x 70.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: N.McKENNA 04
signed, dated and inscribed verso: White Cat NMcKenna 04

Estimate: 
$6,000 - 8,000
Sold for $6,480 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 40
$3,600
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
40

NOEL McKENNA

born 1956
RABBIT, SOUTHLAND, 2000

enamel on plywood

40.0 x 49.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: N.McKENNA 00
inscribed verso: Rabbit, Southland 2000

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 41
$5,760
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
41

EUAN MACLEOD

born 1956, New Zealand/Australian
SELF PORTRAIT, 1996

oil on canvas

51.0 x 38.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: 965108 / EUAN MACLEOD / 5/11/96 / To Tony / 2/7/98 / Euan

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $5,760 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 42
$45,600
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
42

CRESSIDA CAMPBELL

born 1960
SELF PORTRAIT, 1988

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

51.0 x 45.5 cm

signed lower right: Cressida Campbell '88

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $45,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 43
$8,400
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
43

DEL KATHRYN BARTON

born 1972
GREEN EYES, 2004

watercolour and ink on paper with padded fabric border

80.0 x 60.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: del. k. barton 2004.
inscribed lower centre: – green eyes –

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 44
-
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
44

PETER BOOTH

born 1940
DRAWING (LANDSCAPE WITH MOON), 1987

watercolour and ink on paper

65.0 x 102.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: Landscape / with moon. / Peter Booth / 4

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Lot 45
$3,600
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
45

PETER BOOTH

born 1940
DRAWING (NIGHT), 1987

pastel and ink on paper

38.5 x 90.5 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: BOOTH / 1987 / NIGHT

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 46
$2,640
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
46

PETER BOOTH

born 1940
DRAWING (CENTAUR), 1986

pastel on paper

26.0 x 36.0 cm

signed, dated and inscribed verso: BOOTH / 1986 / 1407

Estimate: 
$2,200 - 2,800
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 47
$24,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
47

BILL HENSON

born 1955
UNTITLED 2005/06, 2005-06

IMAGE 5
type C photograph

105.5 x 155.5 cm

edition: 5/5

signed, dated, titled and numbered below image
inscribed with number TJM SH80 N35

Estimate: 
$15,000 - 20,000
Sold for $24,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 48
-
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
48

RICKY SWALLOW

born 1974
EVOLUTION IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE, 1999

five cast resin skulls on artist's shelf

4.5 x 3.5 x 5.5 cm each (approx.)
(plus shelf: 4.0 x 48.0 x 16.0 cm)

edition of 12
Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000 (5)
Lot 49
$10,800
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
49

ROY LICHTENSTEIN

(1923 - 1997, American)
MORTON A. MORT, 1980

from Expressionist Woodcuts series
colour woodcut on Arches Cover paper

75.0 x 99.0 cm (sheet); 58.0 x 82.5 cm (image)

edition: 14/50

signed, dated and numbered below image
printed and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (accompanied by Gemini G.E.L. print documentation signed by the artist)

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $10,800 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 50
-
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
50

GUY BOYD

(1923 - 1988)
SALLY (SECOND PORTRAIT), 1970 cast 1977

bronze

31.0 cm height

edition: 2/6

signed, dated and numbered at base: GM BOYD 2/6 1977 2/6 Guy Boyd

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 8,000
Lot 51
$9,600
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
51

DAVID BOYD

(1924 - 2011)
ANGEL, 1976

oil on composition board

32.0 x 26.5 cm

signed lower left: David Boyd
dated lower right: 1976

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 7,000
Sold for $9,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 52
$8,400
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
52

CLIFTON PUGH

(1924 - 1990)
THE BOG II, 1985

oil and feathers on canvas

91.0 x 111.5 cm

signed lower right: Clifton / '85

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 53
$12,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
53

ROBERT DICKERSON

born 1924
THE THREE BARRISTERS

pastel on paper

75.0 x 55.0 cm

signed lower right: DICKERSON

Estimate: 
$8,000 - 12,000
Sold for $12,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 54
$3,900
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
54

HENRI HAYDEN

(1883 - 1970, Polish/French)
NATURE MORTE AU PICHET, 1954

oil on paper on board

37.0 x 45.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: Hayden 54

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $3,900 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 55
$2,640
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
55

DONALD FRIEND

(1915 - 1989)
SUSANNA AND THE ELDERS

gouache on card

18.0 x 26.0 cm

signed lower left: DONALD
signed and inscribed on frame verso: SUSANNAH – THE ELDERS / by / DONALD FRIEND

Estimate: 
$2,500 - 3,500
Sold for $2,640 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 56
$8,400
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
56

DONALD FRIEND

(1915 - 1989)
NEGRO IN KINGS CROSS, 1953

gouache and ink on paper

50.0 x 37.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Donald Friend 53

Estimate: 
$4,500 - 6,500
Sold for $8,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 57
-
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
57

GEORGE BELL

(1878 - 1966)
MADAM VIP MAKES AN ENTRANCE, 1959

oil on composition board

61.5 x 45.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: George Bell 59
inscribed with title on old artist's label verso

Estimate: 
$5,500 - 7,500
Lot 58
$6,000
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
58

MICHAEL SHANNON

(1927 - 1993)
ISCHIA, 1950

oil on canvas on board

70.0 x 47.0 cm

signed and dated lower left: Shannon / 50
inscribed verso: M. SHANNON / “ISCHIA” / 15 gns

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $6,000 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 59
-
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
59

HUGH RAMSAY

(1877 - 1906)
HILLSIDE BUSH LANDSCAPE, c.1897

oil on canvas

45.5 x 40.5 cm

signed lower right: Hugh Ramsay

Estimate: 
$5,500 - 7,500
Lot 60
$2,880
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
60

JAMES JACKSON

(1882 - 1975)
SYDNEY COASTAL SCENE

oil on canvas

40.0 x 50.0 cm

signed lower right: JAMES R JACKSON

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $2,880 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 61
$4,560
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
61

CHARLES WHEELER

(1881 - 1977)
CRESWICK CREEK

oil on canvas

46.0 x 61.0 cm

signed lower left: C. Wheeler.

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 62
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Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
62

HANS HEYSEN

(1877 - 1968)
MORNING LIGHT, 1911

watercolour on paper

29.5 x 23.5 cm

signed and dated lower left: Hans Heysen 1911
inscribed verso with artist's name, title and date

Estimate: 
$10,000 - 15,000
Lot 63
$5,400
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
63

J.H. SCHELTEMA

(1861 - 1941)
SIX ROAN COWS ON A BUSH TRACK

oil on canvas

41.0 x 56.0 cm

signed lower right: J.H.Scheltema

Estimate: 
$4,000 - 6,000
Sold for $5,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 64
$5,400
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
64

BRETT WHITELEY

(1939 - 1992)
MORETON BAY FIG, 1979

etching

80.0 x 60.5 cm (sheet); 60.0 x 49.5 cm (image)

edition: 144/200

signed and numbered below image

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 8,000
Sold for $5,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 65
$11,400
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
65

LLOYD REES

(1895 - 1988)
TRIBUTE TO SYDNEY, 1978

eight soft ground etchings

25.0 x 30.5 cm each, approx. (7); 10.0 x 17.5 cm (1) (image)

each signed, dated and numbered below image
(i) Iron Cove, Sydney Harbour, from'Tribute to Sydney', 1978
edition: 8/90, Kolenberg cat. 25
(ii) The Summit, Balls Head, from'Tribute to Sydney', 1978
edition: 8/90, Kolenberg cat. 26
(iii) The Lane Cove River, from'Tribute to Sydney', 1978
edition: 8/90, Kolenberg cat. 27
(iv) The Balmain Buoy, from'Tribute to Sydney', 1978
edition: 8/90, Kolenberg cat. 28
(v) The Island, Iron Cove, 1978
edition: 4/65, Kolenberg cat. 31
(vi) Wind on the Harbour, 1978
edition: 19/40, Kolenberg cat. 33
(vii) Ferry Goes to Town, 1978
edition: A/P, aside from edition of 90, Kolenberg cat. 34
(viii) Quiet Bay, 1978
edition: 23/90, Kolenberg cat. 35

Estimate: 
$5,000 - 8,000 (8)
Sold for $11,400 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 66
$6,600
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
66

CHARLES BLACKMAN

born 1928
FAIRYTALE GARDEN OF CHILDHOOD, 1980

colour screenprint

101.0 x 149.0 cm

edition: 9/90

signed, numbered and titled below image

Estimate: 
$3,000 - 5,000
Sold for $6,600 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 67
Private sale
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
67

JOHN COBURN

(1925 - 2006)
THE SEASONS, 1988

nine colour screenprints with title page in presentation Solander box

55.0 x 75.0 cm each (sheet)

edition: 8/99

each signed, dated, titled and numbered below image
(i) Summer, 1988
(ii) Autumn, 1988
(iii) Winter, 1988
(iv) Spring, 1988
(v) Paradise Garden, 1988
(vi) Tree of Life, 1988
(vii) Death and Transfiguration, 1988
(viii) Resurrection, 1988
(ix) Hozanna, 1988

Private sale
Lot 68
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Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
68

SIDNEY NOLAN

(1917 - 1992)
KELLY AT MANSFIELD, 1979

(from the NED KELLY II folio of ten)
colour screenprint

48.5 x 64.0 cm

edition: 46/75

signed and numbered below image
printed by Kelpra Studio Ltd, London
published by Marlborough Fine Art, London

Estimate: 
$1,500 - 2,500
Lot 69
Private sale
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
69

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 - 1969)
THE EIGHTIES, 1926

etching and drypoint

30.5 x 25.0 cm

edition: 10/38

signed, dated, numbered and inscribed below image

Private sale
Lot 70
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Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
70

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 - 1969)
DEATH IN THE GARDEN, 1923

etching and aquatint

32.0 x 26.0 cm

edition: 16/55

signed, dated, numbered and inscribed below image

Estimate: 
$3,500 - 5,000
Lot 71
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Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
71

NORMAN LINDSAY

(1879 - 1969)
POWERS OF EARTH, 1927

etching and drypoint

35.0 x 29.5 cm

edition: 25/30

signed, dated, numbered and inscribed below image

Estimate: 
$2,000 - 3,000
Lot 72
$4,560
Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
72

MAX DUPAIN

(1911 - 1992)
NUDE BEHIND MESH, 1930s

silver gelatin photograph

50.5 x 40.5 cm

signed and dated lower right: – Max Dupain '30s –

Estimate: 
$4,500 - 6,500
Sold for $4,560 (inc. BP) in Auction 37 - 26 November 2014, Melbourne
Lot 73
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Part 1: Important Fine Art
Melbourne
26 November 2014
73

MAX DUPAIN

(1911 - 1992)
NUDE IN SUNLIGHT, 1937

silver gelatin photograph

45.0 x 40.0 cm

signed and dated lower right: Max Dupain '37

Estimate: 
$2,800 - 3,800